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FIFA’s chief abandoned a plan to sell a 20% stake in future World Cup profits after fierce backlash from European federations, UEFA, and political figures, casting uncertainty over his reelection bid.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has called off a controversial proposal to sell a 20% stake in future World Cup revenues to private investors, a plan that had sparked a firestorm across the sport's governing bodies and fan bases.
UEFA and its continental partners have slammed FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell a share of the sport’s flagship tournaments to private investors, a move that sparked a boycott threat and a public reversal.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino’s plan to commercialise the World Cup collapsed after a coordinated revolt from UEFA and other confederations, exposing deep fractures in football’s governance
UEFA announced it no longer trusts FIFA chief Gianni Infantino after he championed a private financing scheme for global soccer events, a move that has sparked resignations, threats of boycotts and a looming election showdown.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s attempt to monetize the World Cup by selling a 20% stake to private investors was abandoned after UEFA and other confederations threatened a boycott, leading to resignations and a political fallout that jeopardizes his re‑election.
Following strong opposition, FIFA will drop plans to privatize a share of the World Cup, with key football organisations urging improved transparency and trust within the sport's governing structure.
A clandestine plan to sell World Cup assets has ignited a political crisis, with European soccer’s governing body openly rejecting FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s leadership and calling for accountability.
UEFA said it has lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino following the collapse of a $20 billion private‑equity‑driven World Cup model, citing overwhelming opposition from continental, North American and Asian football bodies.
A private‑equity plan to sell a 20% stake in World Cup revenues collapsed after UEFA threatened a boycott, senior advisers quit, and political ties were exposed, jeopardizing Gianni Infantino’s re‑election prospects.
FIFA's proposal to monetize future World Cup revenues through a private stake sparked outrage across soccer's governing bodies, leading to threats of boycotts and resignations, and raising questions about Infantino's leadership ahead of the 2027 election.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino abandons a plan to sell a 20% stake in future World Cup profits, facing fierce resistance from soccer’s governing bodies, fans and political figures.
FIFA abandoned a plan to sell a 21% stake in World Cup commercial operations after widespread opposition, exposing deep ties between soccer’s governing body, the Kushner family and former President Donald Trump.
A plan to sell a 20% stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, including Thrive Eternal, sparked worldwide resistance and raised doubts about Gianni Infantino's continued rule.
A secret plan to offload a 20 % stake in the World Cup to private investors unraveled within weeks, triggering resignations, public denunciations and a crisis of confidence that now threatens Gianni Infantino’s grip on football’s world governing body.
FIFA chief Gianni Infantino’s proposal to monetize future World Cup earnings by offering a 20% stake to private investors collapsed under pressure from European football’s governing body and a wave of resignations within the organization.
FIFA has abandoned a $20 billion commercial venture that would have given private investors a 20 percent stake in the World Cup, following fierce opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF and other confederations and the resignation of a senior adviser.
FIFA’s plan to monetize future World Cup profits through a $4.2 billion stake sale faced immediate resistance from European federations, senior officials and even Donald Trump, leading to its abandonment and casting doubt on Infantino’s reelection prospects.
FIFA’s proposal to sell a 20% stake in future World Cup profits to private investors, including a firm linked to Donald Trump’s family, was abandoned after a wave of opposition from European federations, senior officials and fan groups.
FIFA's plan to sell a 20% stake in future World Cup profits collapsed after fierce resistance from European federations, senior officials, and even U.S. President Donald Trump, leaving Infantino's bid for a third term uncertain.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino scraps a $4.2 billion private‑investment plan for World Cup profits after fierce opposition from UEFA, member federations and political figures.
The Asian Football Confederation has aligned with UEFA and CONCACAF in opposing FIFA's proposal to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, a move that could disrupt upcoming international tournaments.
FIFA proposes selling minority stakes in marquee tournaments to private investors, sparking opposition from football bodies across continents and raising questions about the sport's future direction.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino abandoned a plan to sell a 20% stake in the organization after widespread opposition from soccer’s governing bodies, a move that threatened to reshape global football governance.